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2.Check the filament drive signals FIL1 and FIL2; these connect to the last two pins on each end of A2DS1. These signals should be 5.4V ac with FIL2 biased to be about 6.8V dc higher than the VLOAD supply (nominally a -23.2V dc level). FIL1 and FIL2 should be 180 degrees out of phase. If the dc bias of FIL2 is not at about - 23.2V dc, the display segments that should be "off" will show a shadowing (or speckling) effect.

3.Check the clock signal CLK1 at A2TP2, A2U1-2, and A2U4-3. This signal should be a 512-kHz square wave (1.953 microseconds per cycle). This signal depends on an E clock signal (also known as DCLK) of 1.024 MHz from the Main Assembly. If the E clock is not correct, the problem may be in A1U25 or in the ribbon cable system connecting the two assemblies.

4.Check the state of the RESET signal (A2U1-1). This signal should be low once the reset time is completed (after power-up). Also verify that the RESET* signal (A2U6-3) is high after the reset time is completed.

5.Verify that the DISRX signal (A2U1-39) goes low after RESET (A2U1-1) goes low. If this sequence does not occur, communication to the Microprocessor is held off with the DISRX signal high. If DISRX stays high but is not shorted to VCC, A2U1 must be faulty.

6.Verify activity for both the DISTX and DSCLK signals. These signals are driven by the Microprocessor and must be transitioning for the Display Controller to receive commands from the Microprocessor.

7.If all segments of a particular digit do not turn on at power-up, the grid drive from A2U1 may not be connected properly to A2DS1. Grids are numbered from 10 to 0 (left to right as the display is viewed). For a digit to be enabled, the respective grid drive signals (GRID(10:0)) must be at approximately VCC (4.75 to 5.25V dc.) For a digit to be disabled, the drive must be at VLOAD (-28.5 to -32.0V dc.)

8.If a segment under each of several (or all) grids fails to be turned on (or off) properly, one of the anode drive signals may not be connected properly from A2U1 to A2DS1. When an anode signal is at VCC, and a grid signal is at VCC, the corresponding segment on the display is illuminated.

9.If the Microprocessor has difficulty recognizing front-panel button presses, the switch scanning signals SWR1 through SWR6 should be checked (A1U25-67, A1U25-68, A1U25-71, A1U25-73, A1U25-70, and A1U25-69 respectively). When

no switch contacts are being closed, the switch scanning lines should have about 20- kΩ of resistance between each other (through two 10-kΩpullup resistors to VCC). Unless one of the switches is closed, none of the switch scanning lines should be shorted directly to GND at any time.

5A-19. Variations in the Display

Under normal operation, the display presents various combinations of brightly and dimly lit annunciators and digits. However, you may encounter other, random irregularities across different areas of the display under the following circumstances:

∙After prolonged periods of displaying the same information.

∙If the display has not been used for a prolonged period.

This phenomenon can be cleared by activating the entire display and leaving it on overnight (or at least for several hours). Use the following procedure to keep the display fully lit:

1. With power OFF, press and hold SHIFT, then press power ON.

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